It is important that children be on time to school and not be absent except when absolutely necessary. If a child must be absent or tardy, we ask that you call the school at 973-0800. Tardy is defined as arriving between 7:50 and 9:20 in the morning or checked out between 2:00 and 3:30 in the afternoon. Checking out earlier or later than these times counts as an absence. State law mandates that when a child has three consecutive days or five accumulative days of unexcused absences, the school contact the parent. If we receive no response; we must notify DCF.